(a) whether the Government has received any reports of non-availability of foodgrains to schools under the Mid Day Meal Scheme during the last two years;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor, State-wise;

(c) the action taken by the Government thereon; and

(d) the percentage of kitchen-cum- stores that have been built in various States for the above purpose, State-wise?

Answer:

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (Dr. SHASHI THAROOR)

(a) to (c) No, Madam. The allocation of foodgrains is made biannually. The States/UTs are encouraged to lift the foodgrains one month in advance, so that every school / cooking agency can maintain a buffer stock of foodgrains of one month’s requirement. No report of non-availability of food grain at school level has been received during the last two years.

(d) The number and percentage of kitchen-cum-stores sanctioned and constructed, State-wise, are given at Annexure.